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French Style, Slessin Cliff, 1st Edition Hardbound with Jacket - 1982
By Suzanne Sleisin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Style by Suzanne Slessin and Stafford Cliff, 1st Edition Hardcover with Dust Jacket – 1982
French Style captures the celebrated art de vivre of the contemporary French life-...
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Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Books
Materials
Paper
Original Coronation Souvenir Book of King George VI – London 1937
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original edition of the Coronation Souvenir Book of King Gorge VI 1937 by Gordon Beckles, Published by Daily Express Publication, London, 1937
This edition was published to mark ...
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Vintage 1930s English Georgian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Historical Civil War Era Brass Frame Ladies Magnifying Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate pair of handmade brass ladies magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa 1860.
A unique pair of antique spectacles, cleverly designed with ext...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
1920s Japanese Lacquered Paper Mache Boxed Pin-Up Card Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Japan, a hand-painted, lacquered papier-mache boxed card set, holding two complete decks of cards, circa 1920s.
The holder is lacquered in orange and hand-painted with a gold a...
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Games
Materials
Paper
Russian Imperial Style Book, Hardbound, 1st Edition with Jacket
By Laura Cerwinske
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sumptuously illustrated with over 100 stunning full-page color photographs, this exquisite book displays the opulence and incomparable beauty of the treasures created for and collect...
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1990s American Balkan Books
Materials
Paper
Godey’s Lady’s Book, Leather Bound, Volume LXXX – 1870 Edition
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An 1870 leather bound, hard cover edition of Godey’s Lady’s Book, Volume LXXX published by Louis Antoine Godey.
Godey’s Lady’s Book was a 19th-century American magazine known for i...
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorab...
Materials
Leather, Paper
The Bed and Bath Book, Terence Conran. 1st Edition Hardbound, 1978
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Bed and Bath Book, by Terence Conran, Hardbound with Jacket, First Edition – 1978.
Suggests trend-setting yet functional designs for bedrooms and bathrooms to suit every area of...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Vintage Printed Tin Dolly Madison Ice Cream Flavor Board
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hanging Dolly Madison Ice Cream Lithographed Tin Flavor Board, circa late 1940s.
Ice Cream and soda flavor boards were originally displayed in soda fountains and general stores ac...
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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
American Junk by Mary Randolph Carter 1994 1st Edition Hardbound Book
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American Junk, by Mary Randolph Carter, hardbound, 1st Edition, 1994.
American Junk – A guide to decorating the home using objects acquired at flea markets, auctions, and garage sal...
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1990s American American Classical Books
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Era Sterling Silver Personal Travel Ashtray & Match Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Art Deco Era Sterling Silver smoke set, an ashtray and match book holder, made for personal use while traveling, circa 1920-1930.
This set fits neatly into a jacket pocket.
For ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese Wood Soroban Abacus, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-made wooden Soroban or Abacus, Japan, circa 1945-1952.
A student abacus, made of wood, with wooden beads on metal spokes.
Hand painted Japanese numbers.
An abacus is a calc...
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Japonisme Games
Materials
Wood
Staffordshire Oriental Tooth Paste Lidded Pot, circa 1880
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Oriental Toothpaste pot, Staffordshire, England, circa 1880.
Transfer printed in black on a creamy white earthenware, the base and the sides of the lid are printed in a pattern o...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Earthenware
Staffordshire Areca Nut Tooth Paste Lidded Pot, circa 1880
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Areca Nut Toothpaste pot, Staffordshire, England, circa 1880.
Transfer printed in black on a creamy white earthenware, Areca Nut toothpaste was a popular product formulated by ch...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Earthenware
Red & Black FDR's Fala Scotty Dog American Glass Ice Bowl, circa 1930-1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming pre midcentury ice bucket or ice bowl, American clear glass, circa late 1930s-early 1940s. The Scotty dog glass collectible craze began when President Franklin D. Roosevel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass
Red and Black FDR's Fala Scotty Dog American Glass Pitcher, circa 1930-1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming Pre midcentury pitcher, American clear glass, circa late 1930s-early 1940s. The Scotty dog glass collectible craze began when President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Scottish Te...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Pitchers
Materials
Glass
Odd Fellow / Mason Pearlware Lustre Painted Plate – b
By Sunderland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce Odd Fellow or Mason themed Pearlware plate, from the Staffordshire region of England, attributed to Sunderland Potteries, circa 1820 – 1830.
One of a pair, this is plate B....
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Antique Early 19th Century English Romantic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Pearlware
Odd Fellow / Mason Pearlware Lustre Painted Plate – a
By Sunderland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce Odd Fellow or Mason themed Pearlware plate, from the Staffordshire region of England, attributed to Sunderland Potteries, circa 1820 – 1830.
One of a pair, this is plate A....
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Antique Early 19th Century English Romantic Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Pearlware
Cathrineholm Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Lotus Enamel Blue/White Dutch Oven
By Catherineholm, Grete Prytz Kittelsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An enamelware Lotus pattern Dutch oven manufactured by the Norwegian manufacturer Cathrineholm. Cathrineholm operated from 1907-1970. The popular Lotus line...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Steel
People, Passions, Pastimes, and Pleasures: Staffordshire Figures, 1810-1835
Located in Philadelphia, PA
People, Passions, Pastimes, and Pleasures: Staffordshire Figures 1810-1835 – by Myrna Schkolne.
First Edition 2006, limited to a run of 1000.
The first comprehensive collectors’ r...
Category
Early 2000s American International Style Books
Materials
Paper
Victor Barbizet French Palissy Basket of Fish Covered Terrine, Circa 1875
By Victor Barbizet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce Victor Barbizet covered terrine formed as a rustic basket of fish, France, circa 1870.
The two piece terrine has a lid showing a variety of g...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Decorative Bowls
Materials
Earthenware
French Palissy François Maurice Majolica Lobster Wall Plaque, Circa 1870
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Palissy School of Paris Majolica hanging wall plaque, France, modeled by François Maurice, circa 1870-1875.
Modeled from life, this extremely dimensional and realistic piece is gl...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Natural Specimens
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century French Framed Miniature Portrait, Buxom Woman in Blue Bonnet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early 19th century French hand-painted miniature portrait framed under glass, portraying an older woman wearing a bonnet tied with a blue ribbon, her ample bosom showing in a blue...
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Natural Fiber
Early 19th Century Framed French Miniature Portrait, Woman in Lace Cap & Collar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early 19th century French hand-painted miniature portrait, framed under glass, portraying an older woman wearing a lace bonnet and a floral dress with a lace collar, reflecting th...
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Natural Fiber
Rudi Gernreich Girls Knit Monokini Bandeau Top Bathing Suit, circa 1964
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original girls sized 6X monokini with a bandeau top bathing suit designed by Rudi Gernreich, circa 1964.
Rudi Gernreich was an American Designer born in Austria, Vienna in 1922 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Gucci Accornero Silk African Jungle Animal Print Silk Scarf, 1970s Italy
By Gucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Italian fashion house Gucci, and designed by Vittorio Accornero, a vintage silk scarf with an African jungle animal and big cat theme, circa 1970s.
Boldly colored and beaut...
Category
20th Century Italian International Style Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Brooke Cadwallader Carnival Mid-Century Era Silk Scarf, 1947-1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooke Cadwallader Silk Scarf, The Carnival Print – 1947-1950
Brooke Cadwallader was a well-known printed textile designer of the mid-20th century...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Hermès Les Clés Vintage Silk Scarf, France
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hermès Silk Scarf, Les Clés designed by Caty Latham, first issued in 1965.
This ‘Keys’ scarf is an early issue with a Jade green border, and showing interlocking gold keys...
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20th Century French International Style Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Norma Dori Vintage Equestrian Scarf, London
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An equestrian theme vintage scarf from the London designer Norma Dori, circa late 20th Century.
Showing the head of a black horse sporting a red bridle. ...
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Late 20th Century English International Style Sports Equipment and Memor...
Materials
Polyester
Hermès Philippe LeDoux Menège Vintage Silk Equestrian Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the French fashion house, Hermès, a vintage silk scarf from the Manège line, circa 1974.
Designed by Philippe Ledoux for Hermès in 1974, this an early vintage of a classic is...
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20th Century French International Style Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silk
Viva Picasso: a Centennial Celebration 1881-1981 Hardcover Book with Jacket
By David Duncan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Viva Picasso: a Centennial Celebration 1881-1981
Hardcover – May 1, 1981 – by David Douglas Duncan
A photography book showing Duncan’s photographs of...
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Vintage 1980s American International Style Books
Materials
Paper
Hidcote the Garden and Lawrence Johnston, National Trust Book
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Title: HIDCOTE THE GARDEN AND LAWRENCE JOHNSTON. Published by The National Trust, 2007.
Hardcover with jacket.
Often described as “the most beautiful garden in England,” Hidcote is...
Category
Early 2000s English International Style Books
Materials
Paper
Jasper Johns by Mark Rosenthal, Museum Edition Trade Paperback, 1988
By Jasper Johns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
“Jasper Johns, Work Since 1974 ” by Mark Rosenthal, a Museum Edition Trade paperback, from the 1988 exhibition mounted at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Jasper Johns (born May 15, ...
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Vintage 1980s American International Style Books
Materials
Paper
Anselm Kiefer by Mark Rosenthal, Museum Edition Trade Paperback, 1987
By Anselm Kiefer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
“Anselm Kiefer” by Mark Rosenthal– a Museum Edition Trade paperback from the 1987 exhibition mounted in Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, and the MOMA in New York.
Anselm Kiefer ...
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Vintage 1980s American International Style Books
Materials
Paper
Spacemaker Press Landmarks Series, Public Architecture & Sculpture, Volumes 1-6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Spacemaker Press Landmarks Series, Paperback, volumes 1-6
Public Architectural Landscapes and Sculpture Gardens
• 01 Barnsdall Park: A New Master Plan for Frank Lloyd Wright’s C...
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1990s American International Style Books
Materials
Paper
Audoux Minet Rustic Nautical Rope & Green Glass Ball Table Lamp, circa 1960
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mid-century French Riviera Marine themed Audoux Minet table lamp, circa 1960.
An Iconic design – a green blown glass ball modeled on the buoys used by French fisherman...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rope, Blown Glass
House & Garden’s Complete Guide to Interior Decoration, Hardcover Book, 1953
Located in Philadelphia, PA
House & Garden’s Complete Guide to Interior Decoration – Hardcover Book, 1953 Edition.
First published in New York in 1947 by Simon and Schuster, this is the updated 1953 Edition,...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Le Tanneur Mid-Century French Leather Boxed Bridge Card Playing & Betting Set
By Le Tanneur
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century boxed card Bridge set manufactured by the well known French luxury leather goods company Le Tanneur, circa 1960’s.
The prestigious French leather goods company, LE TANNEUR began in 1898 with their line of luxury items called Le Sans Couture. Le Tanneur is known for their timeless elegance and quality.
The wood box is covered in a fine-grained tanned black leather with a magnetic gold-tone clasp. The box is beautifully made, lined in green felt, and still in the original brand printed cardboard box. The set includes a full deck of playing cards, colorful plastic betting chips and tokens that store in fitted covered containers, and a gold-plated pencil for keeping score. Also included is a pad of scoring paper...
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Mid-20th Century French International Style Games
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Paper
Majolica: A Complete History and Illustrated Survey, Book by Karmason & Stacke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Majolica: A Complete History and Illustrated Survey, by Marilyn Karmason & Joan Stacke – Updated and Expanded edition, 2002.
Out of Print.
The first major work on the field, a com...
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Early 2000s American International Style Books
Materials
Paper
1900s French Green L'Ideale Canning Preserve Jars W/ Lithograph Seed Labels S/4
By L'Ideale
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Found in France, a set of four, large glass canning preserve jars with chromolithographed labels for vegetable seeds, circa early 1900s.
The jars were repurposed for storing veget...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Glass, Paper
Montereau French Creamware Faïence Le Palais Royal Architecture Plate
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate produced by Montereau, Creil, circa 1824-1836.
A black transfer of an architectural image on a creamware body, depicting Le Palais Royal...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Dinner Plates
Materials
Creamware
PH Choisy French Creamware Vue de Fontainbleu à Paris Architecture Plate
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate produced by P&H Choisy, circa 1824-1836.
A black transfer of an architectural image on a creamware body, depicting t...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Dinner Plates
Materials
Creamware
Creil Neoclassical French Creamware Palais des Beaux Arts Architecture Plate
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate, Creil, circa 1824-1836.
A black transfer of an architectural image on a creamware bod...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Dinner Plates
Materials
Creamware
Montereau Creil French Creamware Faïence d’Aix en Provence Architecture Plate
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate produced by Montereau, Creil, circa 1824-1836.
A black transfer of an architectural im...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Dinner Plates
Materials
Creamware
1930s Cast Iron Checkered Potted Geranium Floral Bouquet Painted Doorstop
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage cast iron doorstop showing a geranium plant set inside a woven checkered flower pot on an iron plinth. Retaining the original painted finish. Beautiful patina.
Circa 1930 ...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Creil Polychrome Transferware French Revolution Gallic Marins Sailor Plate
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early 19th century French transfer printed creamware plate, with polychrome hand painting, showing the mark for the Creil factory.
The central image shows two French Revolution Era sailors, at ease on the wharf with tall sailing ships in the background. A border of Gallic roosters, le coq...
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
PH Choisy French Creamware Neoclassical Fontainbleu à Paris Architecture Plate
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate produced by P&H Choisy, circa 1824-1836.
A black transfer of an architectural image on a creamware body, depicting t...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Dinner Plates
Materials
Creamware
Stone, Coquerel et Le Gros French Creamware Neoclassical Architecture Plate
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate from Stone, Coquerel et Le Gros, circa 1820-1830.
A black transfer of an architectural image on a creamware body, de...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Dinner Plates
Materials
Creamware
PH Choisy French Creamware Neoclassical Temple à Paris Architecture Plate
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate produced by P&H Choisy, circa 1824-1836.
A black transfer of an architectural image on a creamware body, depicting the Temple de Gloire...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Dinner Plates
Materials
Creamware
Choisy French Creamware Neoclassical Arc de l’ Étoile Paris Architecture Plate
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate produced by P&H Choisy, circa 1824-1836.
A black transfer of an architectural image on a creamware body, depicting t...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Dinner Plates
Materials
Creamware
PH Choisy French Creamware Neoclassical Palais à Paris Architecture Plate
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate, circa 1820-1830.
A black transfer of an architectural image on a creamware body, depicting the Palais de la Chambre...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Dinner Plates
Materials
Creamware
Creil Ét Montereau French Creamware École Militaire À Paris Architecture Plate
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French faïence neoclassical transfer printed plate from Creil ét Montereau, circa 1820-1830.
A black transfer of an architectural image on a creamware body, depicting the École ...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Dinner Plates
Materials
Creamware
Salvador Dalí Art Book by Robert Descharnes and Gilles Néret, Taschen Press
By Robert Descharnes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Salvador Dalí 1904-1989 by Robert Descharnes and Gilles Néret
With dust cover.
Publisher: Taschen; First English-language Edition (November 1, 1998)
Language: English
Hardcov...
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21st Century and Contemporary German International Style Books
Materials
Paper
1950s Whiting and Davis Gold Mesh Jewel Closure Evening Clutch with Coin Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the mid-late 1950s, a gold mesh evening clutch made by Whiting and Davis, the company who invented superior quality metallic mesh design and fashion, from the late 1890s into the 20th century.
The envelope shaped evening bag is complete with two enclosures, a matching gold mesh coin purse...
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Mid-20th Century American International Style Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Furniture Reference Books, Shaker, Early American, Contemporary Collection of 5
By Various Makers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A collection of five hard-bound history of furniture styles and makers reference books full of color photos and illustrations. Covering Early American, New Hampshire Seacoast, Shaker, and Contemporary American Woodworkers.
Contemporary American Woodworkers by Michael A. Stone. Gibbs M. Smith Inc. 1986. 165 pages
Fine Points of Furniture, Early American by Albert Sack. Crown Publishers 1993. 320 pages.
American Antiques Encyclopedia...
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20th Century American International Style Books
Materials
Paper
French Beaux Arts Decor Ormolu Wreath and Floral Escutcheon Keyhole Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add an elegant Parisian touch to your decor with this beautiful antique French ormolu, Beaux Arts escutcheon, circa 1900-1910. Designed to cover a keyhole on either a salon door, arm...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Beaux Arts Architectural Elements
Materials
Ormolu
Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary Architecture, Collectible Book in Ghost Carry Case
By Phaidon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture is a global survey of the most outstanding works of contemporary architecture from around the world. Organized geographically and...
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21st Century and Contemporary English International Style Books
Materials
Paper
Frank O Gehry, The Complete Works by Francesco Dal Co. Modern Architecture Book
By Frank Gehry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the world’s great architects, Frank O. Gehry has produced an astonishing body of work. With the artistry of a sculptor and the brilliant articulation of an engineer, Gehry creates constructions that defy categorization.
Over three hundred projects and a thousand illustrations — includes, among others, the controversial American Center in Paris; Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis; Nationale-Nedelanden Building (Fred and Ginger Building) in Prague; Vitra Headquarters in Weil am Rhein, Germany; California Aerospace Museum; Loyola Law School in Los Angeles; Chiat Day...
Category
Late 20th Century American International Style Books
Materials
Paper
Gardening Roses, Herbs, Shrubs, Vegetables, Fruit Trees, Collection of 5 Books
By Various Makers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A collection of five hard-bound gardening books, suitable for the beginner and the advanced gardener alike. Covering a wide range of subjects from Rose...
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Late 20th Century American International Style Books
Materials
Paper
Interior Decor Design & Source Books, Windows, Curtains, Furnishings, Paint, S/4
By Various Makers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A group of four Interior Design source books, all hardcover with jackets.
77 Habits of Highly Creative Interior Designers – Sarah Lynch, 2003 Rockport Publishing
159 pages. In this unique approach to home decorating, more than a dozen top interior designers share their professional secrets on every aspect of style, decor, and furnishings. Size: 8 x 0.5 x 11.2 inches
The Complete Book of Paint – David Carter, Text Charles Hemming. Clarkson Potter, 1st American Edition
208 pages. The first book to cover virtually every paint technique and every surface: walls, floors, wood furniture, upholstered fabrics and metalwork. The book outlines 35 projects. Size: 8.8 x 1 x 11.25 inches
Window Style – Mary Fox Linton...
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Late 20th Century American International Style Books
Materials
Paper
Bonhams & Butterfield Furniture and Decorative Arts Auction Catalogue, 2004
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An auction catalogue from the Bonhams & Butterfield New York sale of 20th century furniture and decorative arts.
The sale featured a wonderful collection of Art Deco furniture and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American International Style Books
Materials
Paper
